Cabela Trip

Day trip to Cabela

Posing by the aquarium

Jackson feeding the fish

We got Daddy his first pair of Crocs!

Jackson practicing at the shooting gallery

Jackson is worried he can't eat all the fudge!!

The Final Countdown

It has begun-THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!  Twelve days left to wait.  Jackson (me too) is about to burst.  We have been slowly getting ready by buying little things for the trip.  We have been shopping for luggage and wanted to share the best pick so far!!

Jackson's last IGIV!?

Nurse Bria and Jackson with his car

Jackson enjoying a movie

Just had some sleepy meds

Second prize of the day

Jackson eating at his favorite place

Could it be true? We are in the middle of arranging new IG treatment for Jackson! This new treatment is once weekly for two hours at home vs. once monthly for 4-6 hours at the infusion center. Jackson will have a small needle with a tube that connects to a pump. Think of a diabetes pump! The major bonus here would be that getting the infusion weekly would raise his levels. Jackson has very low levels for someone you receives IGIV monthly. When he was younger and more easily isolated this was not such a problem, but he is turning into an active young man. If all works out with insurance, we will start sub-q treatments when we return from Disney World in August.

MOLTO PIZZA!

Anyone who knows Jackson, knows he doesn't eat. We're excited if we can get him to sit down long enough to eat a chicken nugget and some fries. Since his last dose of steroids, he has been eating like crazy. Tonight we got pizza for dinner and he ate 5 pieces of a small cheese pizza. We couldn't believe it! We had to document it in photographs!

Jackson eating his 5th piece of pizza!

He did it!

Wow! Look at that big tummy!

SUMMER YUMMIES!

I made these cute cupcakes today for a play date with the Knight family. Ice cupcakes to look like sand and water, put teddy grahams in gummy lifesavers and on fruit roll-ups for floats. Throw gumballs in water to look like beach balls and tada! A super cute summer dessert!

Jackson's Wellness update

Just thought I would give everyone a wellness update on Jackson.  Jackson had sinus surgery about six weeks ago.  He had been sick since September with everything one can catch from preschool.  The surgery went very well, except for the nose washes we have to do.  All three of us will now need counseling to get over the ordeal. :)  Soon after the surgery, Jackson developed a little cough that would not leave and more green mucus.  Our ENT, Dr. Coffey, called in an antibiotic for ten days. After a few days, I took him to the Dr. Miller and she said he was having asthma problems too.  She put him on a steroid, added another antibiotic and daily breathing treatments again.  Add that to:  Singulair, Clarinex, Syimbcort and Miralax.  As you can see, meds are a big part of our life.  We are happy to announce that Jackson will be starting a new IG treatment in August after out Disney trip.  He will have a 2 hour weekly infusion at home. This should help his levels to stay up and keep him healthy for Kindergarten!!!  Each week brings new highs and new lows, but Jackson takes it like a trooper.  He is a true amazement to us!  I almost forgot-at present his coughing is getting better and we see Dr. Coffey on Thursday to release us of the nose washes-I hope!!

Fourth of July Weekend 2008

New Family Pic

Happy Fourth of July!!!  We want to share our newest family picture with everyone.  Too bad Jackson is staring off at the cupcakes and presents!  Thank you Kim for always having a camera ready-we love it! 

Jackson Swims!!

Richardson Pool

Jackson and Papa snacking

No mommy-all by myself

Under water swimming

Splash time at the pool

Splashing around at Nana's!

School's out for summer!!

Well, I'm almost finished with summer school!!  Two more days of testing and I will be home free.  Who ever said teachers get three months off was NOT A TEACHER.  I keep reminding myself why I did this: DISNEY.    Upcoming blog: Jackson Swims!!-complete w/pics